Ethel Wilkinson (5 May 1931 - 24 May 2026)

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Location
Independent Methodist Church 91 The Avenue Hetton -Le-Hole DH5 9DH
Date
16th Jun 2026
Time
11.45am
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Location
Hetton Big Club Rear of Richard Street Hetton le Hole DH5 9HN
Date
16th Jun 2026
Time
1.30pm

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Wilkinson
Hetton-le-Hole

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 24th May aged 95 years, Ethel (nee. Kirby).
The loving wife of the late Billy. The devoted mother of Brian and David, and dear mother-in-law of Jeanette, Allison and Syl. A much loved nana to Julie, Sharon, Dane, Natalie, Helen and Ben. A cherished little-nana/ grandma to Dylan, Lloyd, Alfie, Ruby, Jude, Sonny, Kobi and Charlie. A treasured great-great nana Macy, Willow, Beau and Benji. A dear step-nana to Kieran, Evan and the late Adam. Also a special aunty, great-aunty and good friend to many. Loved and remembered always.

Friends please meet on Tuesday 16th June for a service in Independent Methodist Chapel, Hetton-le-Hole at 11:45am. A committal service will follow at Sunderland Crematorium. All are welcome after the service to Hetton Big Club for refreshments and to continue the celebration of Ethel’s life.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully received in memory of Ethel for the British Heart Foundation. A donation box will be available at the Church.

All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 30 Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole. Tel: 0191 5265800. Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Director: Mrs Rhonda Richardson

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.

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Julie Wilson wrote

My beautiful nana , my heart is broken 💔 Thankyou for all the love you gave me & the memories we made , not forgetting the curly hair 💕forever grateful that you were mine , love you millions and more rest in peace my queen xxx

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Last aunty,will miss you. 💔

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A beautiful lady going to be a big miss Ethal always found time to share with my birthday I will always remember the lovely memories I have with her ❤️

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